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Green Bean Casserole
The Backstory:Â For over 50 years I have been making this casserole and I know that many, many people make it for Thanksgiving, but my father loved it all year round. I have prepared this for almost every holiday dinner that he at[…]-READ-MORE>
Hearty Potato Salad – Healthy Option
Our lightened up version of hearty potato salad is full of flavor and texture–you’ll never miss the extra fat and calories. This is your go-to summer side!
The Backstory:Â Did you know that everyone’s favorite summer side dish[…]-READ-MORE>
Easy Baked Fries – Healthy Option
Yes, you can make these at home! Our easy baked fries come out crispy, delicious, and good for you every time!
The Backstory:Â Who says fries are off limits? I don’t, especially when they’re baked and the delicious flavor of th[…]-READ-MORE>
Ptcha
Ptcha is an acquired taste, but this delicious recipe is definitely a wonderful taste of the old country.
The Backstory:Â So what is this crazy-sounding Jewish dish that will surely test your “ch” pronunciation skills?? Ptcha i[…]-READ-MORE>
Traditional Tzimmes
The Backstory: There is something so special about Rosh Hashanah and its traditions – and I’m not being biased because this holiday usually falls around my birthday! The sweetness of the whole occasion seems to lift everyoneâ[…]-READ-MORE>
Pasta with Tomatoes and Feta
Pasta with tomatoes and feta is a fresh, hearty, zesty lunch or dinner. Served hot, cold, or at room temp, it cooks quickly and is always a fan favorite.
The Backstory:Â Once again my friend Lorraine came thru with a classic pa[…]-READ-MORE>
White Bread Cheese Blintzes
These easy-to-make white bread cheese blintzes are loaded with cinnamon, nostalgia, and will bring you back to your childhood.
The Backstory: When I think of white bread cheese blintzes I am immediately transformed back to the […]-READ-MORE>
Couscous with Spinach, Onions and Tomatoes – Healthy Option
Couscous with spinach, onions and tomatoes is simply fresh and flavorful. This is a perfect side, light lunch (add protein!) and go-to all year round.
…The Backstory continues:Â This delicious dish is flavorful, satisfying an[…]-READ-MORE>
Cinnamon Applesauce
The Backstory:Â When my son was just a few months old, I started to make a lot of his baby foods from scratch. I’m not sure why–I wasn’t on the organic/homemade-is-best bandwagon, but I became a mother late in life (42) and doing[…]-READ-MORE>
Perfect Holiday Stuffing
Get your perfect holiday stuffing on! Our easy,versatile recipe works for Thanksgiving and Passover (just swap out the crackers.with matzoh!)
The Backstory:Â This stuffing can be used year round and can also be made for Passove[…]-READ-MORE>
Apple Kugel
The Backstory:Â There are so many varieties of kugel recipes, that it can be confusing to know which to make (and for which occasion). Between the sweet, the savory, the crunchy, the creamy, those with fruit, and those wtihout…i[…]-READ-MORE>
Baked Sweet Potato Fries
The Backstory:Whether you call it Sweet potatoes or Yams, potatoes of every shape, texture, and color have been around for eons.  Practically every culture has its own way of preparing them, from the most rustic recipes (boiled,[…]-READ-MORE>
